Lolo National Forest

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Lolo National Forest campgrounds and cabins maintain their reputation for beautiful natural settings and good spacing, offering scenic views and diverse outdoor activities. Some recent issues include train noise affecting sleep for some visitors and a boat launch that is too shallow to use effectively. Positive aspects include good access to swimming beaches, wildlife sightings, and comfortable campsites. Road conditions may require high clearance vehicles, and summer conditions can include heat, flies, and smoke.

Beautiful views and scenic locations, especially at Cougar lookout

Good access to swimming beaches and lake activities

Comfortable campsites with amenities like fire pits and picnic tables

Wildlife sightings such as deer near campsites

Friendly hosts and spacious sites

Train noise causing sleep disturbance for some visitors

New boat launch and ramp are too shallow to use well

Roads may be rough and require high clearance vehicles

Summer conditions can be hot with flies and smoke

Some campsites are located close to bathrooms, limiting privacy

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Laura W

Campground:Savenac East Cottage (MT)

Loop:Area Savenac East Cottage

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Reviewed 12 days ago

Clean, comfortable and great, historical location!

Jose C

Campground:West Fork Butte Lookout

Loop:Area West Fork Butte Lookout

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Reviewed 15 days ago

We love this lookout! Always a great experience and there is usually a challenge with the stay. This time it was a pack rat gnawing on the wood. A few thumps to the side stopped it from continuing. Great view and perfect temps for October! There is a lot of blowdown on the trail that goes south. We did a little bit of clean up with hand saws but there’s a lot left to do.

Thomas G

Campground:Hogback Homestead

Loop:Hogback Homestead

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Reviewed 17 days ago

The cabin was in great shape, Thanks to the volunteers that put in so much time.

Joseph H

Campground:Cougar Peak Lookout

Loop:Area Cougar Peak Lookout

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Reviewed 23 days ago

Great place! Super cold and snowing upon our arrival. Would like to return in the summer.

Debbie N

Campground:Up Up Lookout

Loop:Area Up Up Lookout

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Reviewed 23 days ago

What an amazing place! The views were spectacular and this fire tower is a treasure that we were honored to experience. The heater was a challenge, but it did not spoil our trip. Check out the cookbook while you are there! The visitor books are so entertaining to read. If you are brave enough to climb the rock steps and flights of steps, this is a must visit tower! There is a well equipped pit toilet. Camp spot has a picnic table and fire pit with grill grate. We did not encounter bears, but travel wisely and keep it safe for others. The tower has 2 cots and a twin bed. Plus a table and 2 chairs. The propane lanterns are part of the historic charm. Heater will probably need to be replaced before next season. The Ranger District staff were tremendous help and we appreciated their attempt to get us heat. Our first night was cloudy and brought in sustained winds of @20 mph and then early morning rain. Good thing we are used to wind, as the tower did sway. Second night showed us a spectacular sunset. Sunrise even more amazing! This was our first fire tower experience and I'm looking forward to booking many more. Thank you everyone for preserving this opportunity for everyone to enjoy!

John S

Campground:Cougar Peak Lookout

Loop:Area Cougar Peak Lookout

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Reviewed 25 days ago

Great stay. The road up was no joke took us about an hour and 15 minutes to get up. Our car had low clearance and had some sketchy spots with rocks. It snowed the night we stayed along with a wind storm it was quite an experience but the wood stove kept us warm all night. The view was amazing before the storm rolled in. Over all an amazing stay super secluded and private.

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Popularity: Quiet

Busiest in November, when about 21% of guest capacity is reserved. Based on 5 years of reservations.